Customer reviews from Scotts
Scotts - Turf Builder Thick'R Lawn Sun & Shade, 12 lb - Black
Average customer rating
3.9
(457 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 457 reviews
5 Stars
283
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
24
1 Star
92
94%of customers recommend this product.
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60 out of
64)
Customer Reviews for Scotts - Turf Builder Thick'R Lawn Sun & Shade, 12 lb - Black
Customer Rating
5
The product is great but the Scotts spreader they
on May 24, 2022
Posted by: Wase
The product is great but the Scotts spreader they recommend sucks. I applied the three in one seed recommended on the instructions with the Scotts spreader but I could not see that the spreader was dumping a stripe right in front so now my lawn has green dark lush stripes.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
Works like a charm!
on May 19, 2020
Posted by: bza100
from Chicago, IL
I had been working out of the country on and off for the last three years and unable to keep up with my lawn. My entire backyard had a worn out, trampled on look with lots of bare patches. I read a lot of reviews on this product before using it and the general consensus was to follow the directions to the tee for best results. That is exactly what I did, and three weeks later I am simply amazed at the transformation of my lawn.
I live in the Chicago area, so I started in late April doing a complete raking of the entire yard. I made sure my sprinklers were turned on for the season and temps were consistently well above freezing before applying the product. As everyone else recommends I watered every day (15 minutes per zone). My lawn is looking more lush and thicker than it has in years! There are still a few bare spots in the lawn I will have to follow up with patching seed, but overall I cannot believe how well everything works. I will definitely follow up with another application in the fall.
My one criticism though is that the bag size I bought said it would cover 8,000 square feet. My front and back yard combined come to 6,000 sq. feet. I followed the spreader drop rate on the bag (Scotts EdgeGuard Broadcast Spreader) and I was only able to fertilize the back yard. For me, this was fine as that was my biggest area of need but I do think the listed spreader rate drops the fertilizer too fast. But it is hard to complain about this when I see how awesome my back yard looks!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
Amazing!
on October 29, 2019
Posted by: Shan1
from New York
This product left my lawn looking great! I would definitely recommend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
So for, so GREAT!
on March 31, 2024
Posted by: GeauxGreen
I spread this product on my lawn back in late October 2023. I thought it was a little late to apply it, but at the encouragement of a neighbor, I spread it and thought if it didn't work, I'd try again next year. Now it's 3/31/2024 & WOW!! The grass filled in & it is lush, thick, & a beautiful dark green color. I have a couple of patches that I need to fill in. I think it may be due to pets or people walking through it (our home is in a high traffic area). I plan to overseed this Fall 2024 to give my lawn a boost. I am also going to seed this week in the back part of my front yard to see what happens. This area has more weeds & moss than grass. Ideally, I should have applied weed killer, so that the grass seed doesn't have to compete with weeds, but if it doesn't work out, I will reseed in the fall. In any case, I am pleased, so far, with the product. I would like to know what type of grass is in the Sun & Shade mix. I can't seem to find it on the package, but I may have overlooked it.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Unlucy or bad product?
on October 3, 2023
Posted by: crafty not stingy
I bought 2 of these bags to overseed my lawn after detaching and scarifying. It was slow of germinate. Took almost 10 days. But what did germinate in 5 days which I thought to be grass at first turned into patch of garlic all over my lawn. Could you please give me a deal so I can ensure my garlic grass is good? Thanks!
Response from ScottsBy Consumer Services Admin, Customer Care, October 3, 2023
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder Thick'R Lawn Sun & Shade and appreciate your feedback.
the seed in this product is expected to germinate within 6-14 days. The speed of germination can be impacted by several factors, such as temperature, moisture levels and whether or not a weed control product was used around the time of seeding.
There are approximately 10,000 weed seeds per 1 cubic foot of native soil. Soil preparation brings weed seeds to the surface, so it s normal to have some weeds germinate when seeding. All Scotts seed is thoroughly cleaned and is 99.9% weed seed free.
We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
the seed in this product is expected to germinate within 6-14 days. The speed of germination can be impacted by several factors, such as temperature, moisture levels and whether or not a weed control product was used around the time of seeding.
There are approximately 10,000 weed seeds per 1 cubic foot of native soil. Soil preparation brings weed seeds to the surface, so it s normal to have some weeds germinate when seeding. All Scotts seed is thoroughly cleaned and is 99.9% weed seed free.
We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
Great Product
on February 26, 2021
Posted by: Myworld3
from Riverside, CA, USA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Received Scott’s Turf Builder din & Shade and have to say that living in CA this product stands up in our Heat & Cold. Great product & easy to use. Can’t wait to see the final turn out when done growing in.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
Great product!
on March 5, 2022
Posted by: KBickhaus
from Plano, IL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great product. Helped establish new grass and helped the sod flourish. Easy to apply. Lawn looked great. I ended up getting a few more bags of this product to cover every inch of the property. It was money well spent.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
This works!!
on June 24, 2018
Posted by: justme
from Macomb, MI 48044, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My grass was a mess, with many weeds that I had thought all but destroyed my lawn. I first used Weed-B-Gone with two applications, to clean things up, before using this product. I now have a very rich lush lawn like it had been when the sod was first put down. This product works.
Pros: Easy to Use, Effective, Good Directions, Quality, Value
Cons: none
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts